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Blind PureGym Member Says Staffer Told Him to Monitor Door for 'Tailgaters' "The very idea that you would enlist disabled people to effectively perform an ad hoc security detail and to make sure that no one's sneaking into the ADA door is fucking absurd."

A PureGym member who is legally blind and uses a cane says he was told last week that his membership could be canceled under a policy that requires members—including those using the accessibility door—to ensure others aren't sneaking in behind them.

hellgatenyc.com/puregym-tail...

I grew up with Alex Pretti The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by ICE agents was my childhood best friend.

I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com

Yes, Mayor Mamdani Can Handle a Snowstorm And more links for your frozen Monday.

Mamdani and even the haters can now breathe a sign of relief: He is in fact more than able to marshal the extremely well-equipped city for less than a foot of snow.

hellgatenyc.com/mayor-mamdan...

F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns

Breaking NYT:

The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.

DO NOT PLUG SPACE HEATERS INTO POWER STRIPS

DO NOT PLUG SPACE HEATERS INTO POWER STRIPS

DO NOT PLUG SPACE HEATERS INTO ANYTHING BUT A GROUNDED, WALL SOCKET

Not only is Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator coming out on Steam January 29th... I can announce today it'll also be coming to Xbox soon as part of a *seven game deal*.

Exciting days ahead--and a whole lot of cool games!
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...

At O4, we recently consulted on Myrtle Grove: A Clair V. Mystery (by @thomasofwilson.bsky.social ), reviewing its narrative and dialog systems as the project scales in complexity.

👉 Read the full case study here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-s...

The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients.

Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq

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Started a new gig with @outpost004.bsky.social ! I'd met their co-founder Kyle through @gumbonyc.bsky.social years ago and I wouldn’t have gotten this opportunity without that community. Being part of a 3,000+ creative network makes us all better at what we do. ❤️

#newgig #community

Keep working on your beautiful connections with other good people! We are the majority. We will take power back. We WILL build a better world. Sooner than you think!

👁️👁️the game trailer, you won't regret it.

store.steampowered.com/app/2525140/...

A while back, we had the pleasure of working with Josh Hirshfield of Pyrebug Studios on concept art for their adrenaline-fueled game Godwalker.

SKATE STORY: Echoes of the Underworld Bundle on Steam is a special edition including the base game and a 23-track, two-volume Soundtrack by @bloodcultures.bsky.social and John Fio (@audiosprite.bsky.social)

Get 10% off when purchasing both below.

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A glimpse into our studio culture...

We've been working out of @gumbonyc.bsky.social for 5 years now. It's been an unexpected, liberating, and beautiful experience that has provided us with invaluable resources and connections.

#studioculture #gamedevlife #nymakesgames

Game debts of color Expo + Gdc festival of gaming by informa 2026 scholarship March 9th - 13th 2026 San Francisco applications open until December 22nd

GDC 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN 📣

Our alumni say it best!

🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me."

✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship

#GDC2026 #gamedev

🔊 Nocturne: improvised voices, part 2

🔊 Nocturne: improvised voices, part 1

Nocturne is a VR musical instrument designed for emotional depth and power. Through its intuitive interface and breadth of features, it empowers anyone to start making music without requiring years of practice.

#metaquest #screenshotsaturday #indiemusician

We understand artists must meet their audience where they're at. But over the years Spotify's practices have worsened for the music community...between their dismal payouts to artists, to their questionable support of AI tech, and now their latest decision to run ICE recruitment ads. #BandcampFriday

On the last Bandcamp Friday of 2025, check out our indie music albums. Bandcamp is a platform that helps democratize music and actually help keep making music sustainable.
outpost4.bandcamp.com

But actually - you CAN hang out with us. Get in touch.⁠
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Tonight was a triumph for @skatestory.com ! Every game is a miracle and communities like @gumbonyc.bsky.social make miracles happen w/ the support of orgs like @madein-ny.bsky.social . Proud to be a part of the NYC creative ecosystem.

Nocturne, our studio's flagship product, is getting some major updates. Our public roadmap drops soon. Can't wait to share what's coming next!

next update is on Tuesday if you even care

NYC’s indie game community is a constant source of energy. Through @gumbonyc.bsky.social we’ve worked with devs like @thomasofwilson.bsky.social on Myrtle Grove and Citrus. Gumbo's been integral in keeping us connected to experimental design, narrative experimentation, and new technical approaches.

Broadway Piano rescue brought us in to build a full backend service. We built a CRM integration and added our own proprietary intake and scheduling tools. We paired our logistics solutions with bespoke illustrations and infographics to elevate their brand in a competitive services sector.

Hello 👋 We're Outpost4, a New York–based multimedia design and development studio building cross-disciplinary teams that deliver rigorous, bespoke solutions designed to scale with your business. If you are looking to work with a studio that blends creativity with reliability, let's talk!

three exemplary gumbonians made this, check it out!

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